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MSC Orchestra
First launched
2007
First launched
Passengers
2550
Passengers
Ports Visited
32
Ports visited
Cruises from $97 per day
$97
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Orchestra
92,409
Gross Tonnage

MSC Orchestra Cruises

4.1
(from 10 verified customers)

Launched in 2007, MSC Orchestra at 92,409 GT carries 2,550 passengers. She is one of MSC Cruise Line's "Musica" family of ships. The interior décor of wood and marble, soft furnishings and colour reflects high Italian quality. The vessel is roomy, with plenty of lounges and bars, and has excellent alternative restaurants offering Italian and Japanese fare.Combining spacious, elegant interiors with fine dining, varied entertainment programs and high-quality, resort-style amenities, MSC Orchestra promises you a dream cruise. With a choice of countless different ways to relax and enjoy yourself each day, life aboard can be just what you want it to be.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2007
Number of decks: 13
Tonnage: 92409
Cabins: 1075
Passengers: 2550
Number of crew: 987
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

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    • Dining on the MSC Orchestra

    The two main dining rooms, L’Ibiscus and Villa Borghese, are located aft with large ocean-view windows. There are two seatings for dinners. Guests in suites and deluxe grades are assigned seats in a quieter section of the restaurant. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes. There is the "Always Available" menu, which includes spaghetti and grilled chicken, beefsteak or salmon.

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    The alternative specialty restaurant is Shanghai, a Chinese venue with real wok cooking and dim sum. The Four Seasons Restaurant is another alternative dining area with à la carte Italian cuisine.

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  • Bars

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    The bars and lounges on MSC Orchestra make every moment a special occasion, whether you’re dancing to live music in the Savannah Bar, tasting a selection of fine wines in La Cantinella Wine Bar or relaxing in the La Cubana Cigar Room.

  • Entertainment

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    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra
    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra
    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra

    The state-of-the-art 1240 seat two-deck Covent Garden Theatre is the principal showlounge. Some productions may be short, just 30 minutes. The Shakers Lounge is the main centre for social dancing, and other dance floors are spread throughout other lounges. The young and lively go to the loud and futuristic R32 Disco. View big-screen movies on the large screen above the forward pool.

  • Activities

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    Every moment you spend aboard MSC Orchestra is rich with possibility. They offer a varied program of activities, from arts & craft classes and dance lessons to sports tournaments. When evening comes, all kinds of fun awaits you in the ship’s theater, its casino, its disco and bars.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the MSC Orchestra
    • Fitness on the MSC Orchestra

    If relaxation is your goal, there’s ample deck space on MSC Orchestra to unwind in the sun. And why not pay a visit to the lavish onboard spa? It offers a choice of Turkish baths, saunas and a myriad of magical massages to soothe and pamper you. If you prefer to stay active even when you’re on holiday, you’ll enjoy the sports center, the panoramic gym, the 5 stunning pools or perhaps the jogging track that lets you keep in shape at your own pace, out in the fresh sea breeze.

  • Kids

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    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra

    Kids can go wild to their heart’s content in the Jungle Adventure playroom, while teens get their own club too.

  • Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Butler & valet services (select cabins)
    • Captain's welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
    • Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • In-cabin continental breakfast for higher classes
    • Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
    • Service charge: Up to €0/USD12.50/AUD18 (12 & over) daily, child over 1 pay half. Ask about pre-payment.
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
    • Under 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor

Customer cruise ship ratings

MSC Orchestra has an average of 4.1 Stars based on 10 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    4.1
  • Cabin
    4.3
  • Dining
    3.5
  • Entertainment
    3.6
  • Service
    3.8

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • Whatever your age and travel desires, you can be sure they’ll come true for you, your friends and family on a cruise like no other on MSC Orchestra.

  • In addition to all the features of ‘Bella’ and ‘Fantastica’, the ‘Aurea’ Experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul.

Cabins

Four out of five cabins have an outside view, and of these four out of five have a balcony. Cabins are stylish. For all cabins continental breakfast is complimentary from 7.30 to 10 am, while room service snacks can be bought at other times. In suites a basket of fruit is provided at embarkation, and replenished daily. Cabins come with a mini-bar, personal safe, ample closet, shower-only tub, terrycloth robes, flat-screen television, and excellent 24-hour room service.

Suites have in addition fresh flowers, daily tray of canapés, hangers, upgraded toiletries, bathroom with tub, and king-size bed (or two singles). Ninety-eight ‘Ocean View’ cabins on deck 8 have obstructed views, so be alert to this. Suites also have a large lounger area and walk-in closet, vanity desk with hair dryer. Some very popular staterooms are at the aft of the ship with views of the wake from balcony cabins. There are 18 suites with a private balcony, no single cabins, and 17 that are wheelchair-accessible. )

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  • Inside

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    Cabin Types

    IR2, IR1, IB

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    Surface approx. 151 sq. ft., deck 12-15Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Oceanview

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    Cabin Types

    OR2, OR1, OO, OB

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    Surface approx. 172 sq. ft., deck 8Window with sea viewRelaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar**Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    BA, BL2, BL1, BR2, BR1, BP, BB

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    Surface approx. 194 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 54 sq. ft., deck 9-11Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SL1

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    Surface approx. 280 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 sq. ft., deck 15Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Deck Plans for MSC Orchestra

Legend

  • Sofa bed
  • 3rd bed is a pullman bed
  • 3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
  • Double sofa bed
  • Connecting staterooms
  • Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
  • Staterooms with metal balcony
  • Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
  • Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination

MSC Orchestra Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
15 May 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2239
17 May 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $0
19 May 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2029
21 May 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2129
23 May 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2129
24 May 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $0
25 May 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2129
27 May 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $0
29 May 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2079
31 May 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $0
02 Jun 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $0
03 Jun 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $0
04 Jun 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2249
06 Jun 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $0
08 Jun 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2679
10 Jun 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2079
12 Jun 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $0
13 Jun 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $4119
14 Jun 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2249
16 Jun 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2339
18 Jun 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2339
18 Jun 2024 Lisbon,Alicante,Mahon,Olbia,Genoa Lisbon $1249
20 Jun 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $1989
22 Jun 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2079
23 Jun 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $2529
24 Jun 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2339
26 Jun 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $0
28 Jun 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2079
30 Jun 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2109
02 Jul 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $3109
03 Jul 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $2319
04 Jul 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2109
06 Jul 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $0
08 Jul 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2169
10 Jul 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2109
12 Jul 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2129
13 Jul 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $2109
14 Jul 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2169
16 Jul 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2109
18 Jul 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2109
20 Jul 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2209
22 Jul 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2229
23 Jul 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $2209
24 Jul 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $0
26 Jul 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2209
28 Jul 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2209
30 Jul 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2309
01 Aug 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2349
02 Aug 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $3029
03 Aug 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2989
05 Aug 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2329
07 Aug 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2329
09 Aug 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2499
11 Aug 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2739
12 Aug 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $3139
13 Aug 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2499
15 Aug 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2499
17 Aug 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2499
19 Aug 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2409
21 Aug 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $0
22 Aug 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $2409
23 Aug 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2409
25 Aug 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2409
27 Aug 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2229
29 Aug 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2159
31 Aug 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2399
01 Sep 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $2179
02 Sep 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2179
04 Sep 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2319
06 Sep 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2119
08 Sep 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $2109
10 Sep 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2129
11 Sep 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $2109
11 Sep 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Malaga,Cadiz,Lisbon Genoa $1149
12 Sep 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $2209
14 Sep 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2259
16 Sep 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $2269
18 Sep 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $1899
20 Sep 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2279
21 Sep 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $1949
22 Sep 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $1989
24 Sep 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $2239
26 Sep 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $1899
28 Sep 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $1829
30 Sep 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2019
01 Oct 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $1899
02 Oct 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $1929
04 Oct 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $1959
06 Oct 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $1729
08 Oct 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $1709
10 Oct 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2709
11 Oct 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $1819
12 Oct 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $1819
14 Oct 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $0
16 Oct 2024 Portugal, Spain, Italy, France Lisbon $1679
18 Oct 2024 Spain, Italy, France, Portugal Alicante $1659
20 Oct 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Olbia $2289
21 Oct 2024 Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Genoa $1769
22 Oct 2024 France, Spain, Portugal, Italy Marseille $1769
24 Oct 2024 Spain, Portugal, Italy, France Malaga $1769

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